New fencing project will safely direct wildlife through freeway underpass The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is currently installing nearly three miles of wildlife fencing near Echo Junction in Summit County. The new fencing will line the outside perimeter of Echo Junction (I-84 and I-80), north of the Echo Reservoir. Officials said the fencing is […]
UDOT to close ramp from westbound US-40 to westbound I-80 for up to three weeks
Several projects will close lanes that drivers need to be aware of The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) recommends drivers plan ahead for a long-term freeway ramp closure in Park City. Crews will close the westbound US-40 to westbound I-80 ramp for up to 21 days beginning this Sunday, September 15, at 6 a.m. for […]
UDOT recycling old Bangerter Highway concrete to pave new highway interchanges
Crews are recycling old pavement onsite to create road base for new project The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is recycling old concrete on site on Bangerter Highway to help build the highway’s new interchanges. Crews on the Bangerter 4700 South project just finished recycling approximately 15,000 cubic yards of concrete – enough to fill […]
UDOT to close 4700 South at Bangerter Highway for up to one year
East-west travel at the intersection to close as crews work to build new interchange and remove one more stoplight on the highway The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) urges drivers and pedestrians to plan ahead for a year-long closure of 4700 South at Bangerter Highway on the West Valley City and Taylorsville border. The closure […]
UDOT to install new remote avalanche control systems in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Recreation area closed during construction. New systems will allow for safer and more efficient avalanche mitigation The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will begin installing new remote-controlled avalanche mitigation equipment next week that will enhance safety and improve the efficiency of avalanche mitigation efforts in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Beginning July 8 through October, UDOT will […]
UDOT upgrading 62 Salt Lake County bridges this summer
Drivers should expect delays while crews work to extend the service of these bridges Drivers should plan for major closures throughout the summer as the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) performs maintenance on 62 Salt Lake County bridges to address the impacts of recent severe winters and help keep them in good shape. This weekend, […]
Construction to ramp up in Utah as UDOT announces 2024 constructions projects
UDOT crews are widening roads, maintaining bridges and repaving existing highways around the state With temperatures starting to rise, construction on Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) projects are starting to ramp up. UDOT will be working on 209 projects this year, with a value of $2.74 billion over the life of the projects. Drivers are […]
UDOT announces 2023 year-end construction totals
New highways, trails are a part of UDOT’s continuous work in helping Utahns get to where they need to go The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) completed 131 projects statewide during 2023, with a total value of approximately $1.1 billion. UDOT is continually working to meet current and future transportation needs while extending the life […]
UDOT releases draft environmental impact statement for I-15 from Farmington to Salt Lake City
Public invited to comment, participate in open houses The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) today released the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for potential improvements to the I-15 corridor between Salt Lake City and Farmington. As part of the DEIS, UDOT identified a preferred alternative to accommodate growth and to help people get where they […]
UDOT releases EIS Record of Decision to improve transportation in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Gondola Alternative B with phased implementation of Enhanced Bus Service components identified as the selected alternative Today, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) released the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Little Cottonwood Canyon Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The ROD is the final step in the EIS process and selects Gondola Alternative B, with phased […]